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2026 Kia K5
A 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain and FWD and AWD availability.
2026 Kia K5 is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain. 2026 Kia K5 offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
$27,490LOWEST PUBLISHED MSRP
2026 model-year guide4TRIMS
GasPOWERTRAINS
5SEATS
$27,490LOWEST PUBLISHED MSRP
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AUTOUNITE VEHICLE GUIDE
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2026 Kia K5 is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain.
2026 Kia K5 offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
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The 2026 Kia K5, explained before the spec sheet.
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Ask AutoUnite about this vehicleWhat it is
2026 Kia K5 is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain.
The lineup decision
2026 Kia K5 has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: EX, LXS, GT, and GT-Line.
Power and efficiency
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia K5 include Gas.
Living with it
Equipment documented for this model year includes Active sound control, Premium audio, Sunroof / moonroof, Blind-spot view monitor, Digital gauge cluster, Digital key, Heated power-folding mirrors, and Heated steering...
POWER & EFFICIENCY
Understand how the vehicle changes underneath.
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia K5 include Gas.
GasFWD / AWDUp to 27 combined mpgUp to 290 hp
SPACE & EVERYDAY LIFE
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Equipment documented for this model year includes Active sound control, Premium audio, Sunroof / moonroof, Blind-spot view monitor, Digital gauge cluster, Digital key, Heated power-folding mirrors, and Heated steering...
5 seats
CHOOSE YOUR VERSION
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2026 Kia K5 has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: EX, LXS, GT, and GT-Line.
4 documented trimsFrom $2,200
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Start with what matters
2026 Kia K5 is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain.
2026 Kia K5 offers FWD and AWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
How the lineup breaks down
2026 Kia K5 has 4 named trims in the lineup shown here: EX, LXS, GT, and GT-Line.
The trim name matters because equipment, powertrain choices, capability and pricing can change as you move through the range.
LXS
Gas · THETA-III · FWD
GT
Gas · THETA-III · FWD
GT-Line
Gas · THETA-III · AWD / Gas · THETA-III · FWD
Powertrains, efficiency and capability
Powertrain choices shown for 2026 Kia K5 include Gas.
Depending on the version, drivetrain choices shown include FWD and AWD.
THETA-III
- Drive
- FWD / AWD
- Power
- Up to 290 hp
- Efficiency
- Up to 27 combined mpg
Interior, technology and everyday use
Equipment documented for this model year includes Active sound control, Premium audio, Sunroof / moonroof, Blind-spot view monitor, Digital gauge cluster, Digital key, Heated power-folding mirrors, and Heated steering wheel. Some features can be standard on one trim, optional on another, or tied to a package.
Package names currently documented include Gt-line premium package and Gt1 package. Package availability does not prove that a package is installed on a particular vehicle.
Equipment worth knowing
- Active sound control
- Premium audio
- Sunroof / moonroof
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Digital gauge cluster
- Digital key
Packages in the catalog
- Gt-line premium package
- Gt1 package
Safety evidence in context
This Guide includes 1 recalls, 11 complaints, and 16 manufacturer communications. These are different kinds of records, not a reliability score or failure rate, and applicability can vary by version or powertrain.
Safety evidence stays separated by what it actually measures.
Crash-test observations, recalls, manufacturer communications and driver-assistance equipment are different evidence types. AutoUnite does not collapse them into an artificial score.
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What ownership looks like
Original manufacturer coverage shown here includes Basic: 5 years / 60,000 miles, Powertrain: 10 years / 100,000 miles, Corrosion perforation: 5 years / 100,000 miles, and Roadside assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles. On a used or nearly new vehicle, remaining coverage depends on in-service date, mileage and eligibility.
What changed for this model year
The year-over-year record is not complete enough to say exactly what changed. A missing change record is not treated as proof that the vehicle carried over unchanged.
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